Feile U15 Hurling Competition in Killavullen
April 30, 2023
Killavullen was the host venue for Division 2 / Feile 4 U15 Hurling competitions on Saturday morning, when five teams participating in these great games of skill and enterprise. The teams participating were Killavullen, Millstreet, Kilshannig, St. Kevin’s, Ballycastle Gaels.
Each game was of 10 minutes for each half, so no time to dally about.
The facilities in Killavullen were in excellent conditions, with Tim O Neill expertly cutting the grass, and Tommy Cremin impeccably lined both pitches and placed flags at all points. It added to the sense of occasion.
Killavullen, coached by Michael Cronin and Barry Murphy got off to a flyer in their opening game against Millstreet with a great fetch and catch by Liam Martin, but Millstreet came more into the game, and gradually chipped away at the Killavullen lead. They were the better all-round team in the second half of 10 minutes, and won out by 4 points.
Killavullen had to quickly regroup, and played Ballycastle Gael’s in their second game, immediately after the opening game. This is a game that Killavullen, came to grips with the format of the competition, and scored some lovely long-range points. Killavullen ended out, winning this game.
Meanwhile, on pitch two, the excitement was no less intense, with Ballycastle beating Kilshannig by a late goal, to win out by 2 points in the opening game, which was happening simultaneously as games were proceeding on pitch 1.
Killavullen’s third games was against St., Kevin’s and this was a really good standard. The teams were level at the interval, but St. Kevin’s who were to win out the qualification process from the Killavullen venue, pulled away in the second half.
Killavullen finished a very satisfactory competition outing with a win against Kilshannig.
All the visiting teams were complimentary of the set-up, with both pitches adjacent to each other; it gave persons, the chance to float between the two venues to take it what matches they had a vested interest in.
Teas, coffee’s, chocolate, crisps and delicious homemade baking treats were provided by Ava Hanrahan, which were very well received by the large crowd in attendance.
All in all, a very enjoyable morning of sporting endeavours. Well done to all who organised.